New Riders

Expert reviews of bikes suitable for AM, A1 and A2 licences.

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  Maeving RM2 (2025 – ) review

  Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

  4.5

  Fresh twist on Maeving’s neat electric bike weaves 60s styling influence with a bench seat for sharing the fun with a friend

  Expert review11 months ago

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  BSA Bantam 350 (2025 - ) review

  Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

  4

  BSA’s new Bantam is an affordable single set to rival Honda’s equivalent GB350S and the Royal Enfield HNTR

  Expert review11 months ago

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  Review | Auritech Biker Hearing Protectors

  Biker-specific ear protection helps tune out harmful noises while letting you hear the important ones

  News1 year ago

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  Honda PCX125 (2025 – ) review

  Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

  4.5

  Hugely popular commuter scooter is updated again for 2025 with refreshed looks, extra features and more

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Honda Honda CUVe: (2025 – ) review

  Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

  4

  Honda’s second electric scooter for Europe is also its most significant so far

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Yamaha’s retro racer XSR900 GP versus race track

  Autotrader’s in-house noob takes a race-liveried Yamaha to a track day … what could possibly?

  Feature1 year ago

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  Dirt bikes for beginners

  Off-road bike training is a great way to get match fit for summer expeditions and learn new skills along the way, as we’ve been finding out

  Advice1 year ago

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  Zero XE (2025 - ) review

  Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

  3.5

  Bigger of Zero’s new X-Line range, the XE is a properly capable dirt bike with a seriously potent punch

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Zero XB (2025 - ) review

  Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

  3

  New Zero XB is a fun electric dirt bike you can enjoy off-road or with a basic moped licence on the street

  Expert review1 year ago

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  “Small bikes can do big things”

  Charity ride on 125cc bikes to raise funds for Two Wheels For Life charity supporting mobility and healthcare in Africa

  News1 year ago

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  Coming soon: Maeving RM1S Blackout

  Stealthy, limited-edition version of the British-built Maeving retro-modern electric motorcycle revealed

  News1 year ago

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  Triumph Trident 660 (2025 – 2026) review

  Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

  4.5

  Already appealing Trident 660 adds improved electronics to existing selling points of good looks and revvy three-cylinder motor

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Moto Guzzi V7 Sport (2025 – ) review

  Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

  4

  Tweaks to hit latest Euro5+ emissions regs mean more tech and a new Sport model for Moto Guzzi’s V7

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Aprilia Tuono 457 (2025 – ) review

  Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

  4.5

  Stripped back version of the RS457 is the closest you can get to a super naked on an A2 licence

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Honda GB350S (2024 - ) review

  Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

  5

  Cheap, basic and a hoot to ride, the Honda GB350S is a delight for nostalgic older riders and younger hipsters alike

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Honda CB500 Hornet (2023 – ) review

  Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

  4

  Entry-level Hornet is a great A2-licence option for new riders looking for sporty attitude but affordable running costs

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Vmoto Stash (2024 – ) review

  Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

  3.5

  A stylish electric bike you can ride on a CBT and L-plates, the VMoto Stash is an exciting alternative to a 125

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Yamaha NMAX 125 (2025 - ) review

  Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

  4.5

  New version of Yamaha’s best-selling scooter is better, cheaper and now includes an even more premium Tech Max variant

  Expert review1 year ago

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  Coming soon: 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

  Quickshifter, cruise control and cornering ABS among the tech updates to Triumph’s entry-level Tiger

  News1 year ago

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  Does motorcycling have a future?

  Amid a degree of doom and gloom there are reasons to be optimistic, says Tony Campbell of industry body the MCIA

  Feature1 year ago